Hannah Ellis-Petersen

Hannah Ellis-Petersen is a South Asia correspondent who has been reporting on the significant "Cockroach" protests occurring across India. These demonstrations, driven by a younger generation and involving tens of thousands of participants, represent one of the largest public challenges to the Indian government in recent years. Ellis-Petersen highlights the unprecedented scale of these protests, noting that she has "never seen this many young people out on the streets." The movement, associated with the "Cockroach Janta party," has exposed cracks within India's government, particularly in its public reception and handling of widespread dissent. Her reporting provides context on the students and young people actively participating, underscoring their role in driving these major events and their current relevance in challenging established political structures.